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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 859.02 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 859.02 and 426.16 is: 587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 859.02 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/859.02 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 859.02 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 366,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,079.96/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.65

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